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Chair of the Board Reflects on Past Two Years
(Editor’s Note: Shari Carroll will be leaving office at the end of
December, after serving as Chair of the Board for two years. Under
her leadership the Chamber membership has grown, programs have
expanded, and the Chamber has truly become the voice of business in
Clintonville.)
from the Chair of the Board...
One
of the best lines I have ever heard from a long time Clintonville
resident is “Don’t you know, Clintonville is the center of the
universe.” The beautiful thing about that statement is that the
folks who live and/or work here live it and believe it every day.
In
the past two years as Chair of the Clintonville Area Chamber of
Commerce I have had the honor and privilege of working with many of
those fine folks. There is so much community energy to be found
here. Folks live and work in Clintonville with a passion to continue
to grow and improve their neighborhood. It is a pleasure to walk into
a local business and feel the energy of where you live. Drive around
the neighborhoods and business areas, especially on a Saturday
morning, and feel the energy. Clintonville is thriving because of
you.
We
have experienced tremendous growth in our business districts in the
past few years with more business wanting to open here every day.
Please continue your support of these
new businesses and as well as the business that have been a part of
Clintonville for a very long time. Using your Clintonville Area
Directory will be the best tool for locating them as well as our web
site, located at
www.clintonvillechamber.com
as new businesses are joining all the time.
I have always believed as a Realtor that as the business district
goes, so goes the residential area and as the residential area goes,
so goes the business district. We are a partnership working together
to grow Clintonville and bring to this area the opportunities that
will best service the community. Consider becoming more involved by
working on one of our committees. Consider asking someone to join you
as a member of the Chamber. I joined because someone asked me and I
am very grateful to them for the invitation.
Past Chairs don’t go away in Clintonville. Next year I will have the
honor of chairing the Chamber’s Senior Leadership Council whose
members are past leaders of your Chamber. So keep your ideas and
thoughts coming my way.
Your energy and input helped me grow as your Chair. Our chamber is
blessed to have such a wonderful staff. Ernie Hartong and Jeannette
Nini are precious assets to us. Thanks to all you for your support.
We are a community of people dedicated to the promotion and
development of the Clintonville area business community and we do it
well as a team.
Business Briefs...
New Employees, New
Clients, Promotions...The
Chamber Notes wants to know what's happening with
your business. Just email us the information so we
can include it in our next newsletter!
New Name on High Street
 It’s
now “Thatcher’s Coffee Pub” at 4675 N. High St.
Thatcher
Ely has changed the name of the popular North High eatery. Stop in
and say hello.
Putnam Benefits is Now
Strategic Business Services
Putnam Benefit Consultants has announced a new name and additional
services. Effective December 1, 2006, Putnam Benefit Consultants will
be doing business under the name
Strategic Business Services.
In addition to offering Benefits Consulting, we will be offering
payroll services and HR benefits/COBRA administration through our
unique Human Resource Information System. Please contact Tom Paplaczyk
for information on benefits and Brad Harshaw for information on
Administrative Services and or payroll. We offer a discount to
Clintonville Chamber members!! Visit our new website
www.maketherightmove.biz.
ILS Workshop Jan 10th
Communication Strategies
Integrated Leadership Systems will hold a workshop on January 10th
entitled “Powerful Communications Strategies.”
The
workshop will focus on skills to improve your listening and
communication skills, mediating discussions between employees,
becoming more assertive, handling difficult people, and creating a
motivational environment.
The
workshop will be help from 8:30 am –4:30 pm at the ILS offices, 3805
N. High St. Cost for the event is $199 per person, with discounts
available if three or more people attend from the same company. For
additional information about this workshop contact
Integrated Leadership Systems at 784-8530
or email
Charlisa@integratedleader.com
To download pdf of registration form click
HERE
SHE Realty Opens New Office
Wendy
Hansel, owner of SHE Realty has opened a new “Clintonville South”
office at 3276 N. High Street. This is SHE’s second office and Hansel
told the
Chamber Notes, “we
really wanted a store front in the heart of the Clintonville business
district. This is a really wonderful block, and we’re excited about
being here.”
SHE
Realty is also located at 3726 N. High.
Time Warner Cable Offers
Scholarships
Time Warner Cable Mid-Ohio Division will award two $2,000 scholarships
for the 2007-2008 school year to children of its customers. To
qualify, students must have a 3.5 grade point average, be active in
their community, and demonstrate a financial need.
Applications and guide lines are available on line at :
www.twmidohio.com/education.
“We
are proud to offer this scholarship program as an extension of our
commitment to enhance educational opportunities for young people,”
said Time Warner Cable Mid-Ohio Division President Rhonda Fraas.
The Garden Way Launches
New Web Site
Amy
Beljon, owner of The Garden Way at 4969 N High St. recently launched
her new web site,
www.thegardenway.com
The
site features printable store coupons, gardening tips, photos, and
lists of upcoming central Ohio garden shows.
It
also has an “about us” page where Amy reveals how she used to plant
bulbs in her mother’s garden, and not tell her about them, just to
surprise her when they bloomed!
December Chamber Member Advertising Page...click below
download/DecAdPage.pdf
Welcome New Members
“Your
membership is
enhanced by your involvement”
Amy Mallat, LMT
Amy
Mallat
3736 N
High St. 43202
302-6715
Therapeutic deep tissue massage, ashiatsu, prenatal and hot stone
massage.
www.amymallat.com
Martin Consultants
Robert
Martin
127
Westwood 43214
789-1645
FAX:
355-0175
Retirement plans and Small Business Profit Sharing programs.
www.martinconsllc.com
Clintonville Auto Detailing & Hand Car Wash
Steve
Mayle
14
Oakland Park Ave, 43214
447-1200
Fax:
447-2400
Complete auto detailing, paint repair perfection!
North Area Real Estate Association
Will
Moloney, Pres.
Real Estate professionals serving and involved in the community!
Instant Sign Co &
Robbie Hobbies
Robert
Rosati
4578 N
High St. 43214
267-7761
FAX:
267-7760
Signs, Business Cards, Copies, Ebay Store and more….
www.instantsignsco.com
Columbus Sports Connection
Courtney
Ruppert
4250 N
High St 43214
267-2582
FAX:
267-5726
Total fitness facility!
www.columbussportsconnection.com
HER Real Living-Karen Shaltry
Karen
Shaltry
6902 N
High St. 43085
888-3382
Fax:
430-0880
Karen Puts the “Caring” in Real Estate.
www.karenshaltry.com
Schreiner Ace Hardware
Bob
Trout
2585 N
High St. 43202
263-5678
Fax:
263-1155
Ace-The Helpful Place!
www.schreinerhardware.com
Fifth Third Bank—Mortgage
Jane
Wahl
4400 N
High St. 43214
263-5341
Fax:
635-1356
Your local mortgage lender .
www.53.com
The
Chamber now has
364
active
members. Have you recommended Chamber
membership to a business associate? Now is the time to join to insure
your business will be included in the 2007 Clintonville
Community Directory!
For a
searchable list of all members go to..Chamber
Members
Come Home to Clintonville Weekend Dec 2 & 3
Shop for a Cause and Graceland Gala On Tap
If you’re planning to “Shop ‘til you Drop!” why not do it in
Clintonville this weekend? There will be something for everyone, and
you can help two great Clintonville causes while you do it.
On
Saturday, Dec. 2,
businesses that participate in the “Shop Clintonville” program will be
offering special promotions and discounts at a variety of Holiday Open
Houses. Participating merchants will also be donating 10% of their
proceeds to the Whetstone Recreation Center renovation project.
Chamber
members participating include:
SoBo Style
Live
music & refreshments
Colonial Candy
Samples
and special drawing
Talita’s Mexican Restaurant
Buy $50
Gift Certificate, get $5 Free
Curiousity Chop
The Flag Lady’s Flag Store
Eclectiques Antique Mall
Curves
Olentangy Village
Momentum 98
Chamber members will also have “All Day” COTA Bus passes for both the
High Street #2 bus and the Indianola #41 bus. The Chamber will
provide the passes and participating members will distribute them.
Graceland Celebration Will Benefit July 4th Fireworks.
On
Sunday, Dec. 3,
Graceland area
merchants will continue the celebration with a variety of activities.
In
addition to special promotions from the Graceland merchants, there
will be carolers, free gift wrapping, and children’s activities. The
events will take place from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. As part of the
promotion there will be an opportunity for “photos with Santa” at the
center.
“This one-day shopping celebration is our way of thanking the
community for the patience and support during the redevelopment of
Graceland,” said Don Casto. “As part of the celebration, we will be
making a donation to the Clintonville July 4th fireworks fund and will
have the opportunity available throughout the center for shoppers to
donate to the fund as well.”
The
gala Clintonville weekend will be capped off with the annual
Clintonville Community Band & Choir Concert at North High School at
4:00 pm
Anad
Saha and his staff from Mozart’s will be there with holiday “goodies”
and the proceeds will benefit the Clintonville Beechwold
Community Resource Center.
It
will be a great weekend to “Come Home to Clintonville!”
Columbus Youth Ballet
“Nutcracker” Dec. 2 & 3
The
Columbus Youth Ballet students will present their annual production of
the “Nutcracker” on December 2 & 3, at the King Arts Complex, 867 Mt.
Vernon Ave.
Performances both days will be at 2:00 pm.
For
tickets and information call 433-0146
HBO Visits the Flag Lady for
Special on "THE GAME!"
An HBO film crew spent time on North High
Street this week visiting with Mary Leavitt, The Flag Lady.
HBO is producing a one-hour special on The Game. Mary (left)
explained the Flag Lady's long tradition of producing flags for
Buckeye fans, including a giant 17' x 11' "Block O" that you
will see the cheerleaders carry on to the field Saturday.
Michigan week has been a very busy week, but you can still stop
buy and pick up all of your "Buckeye" flags, novelties, and
tailgating stuff! Arizona Here We
Come!
For more
Chamber News from November go to....
Member News
Chamber Members
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